Binibining Pilipinas 2025: Katrina Anne Johnson of Davao Province is Best in Evening Gown
Katrina Anne Johnson of Davao Province is the Best in Evening Gown at the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 coronation night on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Other special awards were also announced:
Binibining Playtime - Jercy Raine Cruz, Makati City
Binibining Friendship - Cyril Reign Nulud, San Fernando, Pampanga
Face of Binibini - Francesca Beatriz Abalajon, Aklan
Earlier, Blessie Villablanca of Antique has been hailed as the Best in National Costume and Dalia Varde Khattab of Las Piñas is the Best in Swimsuit.
The Binibining Pilipinas coronation night is hosted by Nicole Cordoves, MJ Lastimosa, Maureen Montagne, and Kylie Verzosa. Reigning queen Myrna Esguerra and Jasmin Bungay will crown their successors as Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibining Pilipinas Globe. —MGP, GMA Integrated News
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